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Archive for February 16, 2004

Small grocers work to tap niche markets: Jennifer Shubinski; If independent grocers expect to survive and experience sales growth in a nation dominated by Wal-Mart supercenters and other large chains, they must differentiate and avoid head-to-head competition, an industry expert said.; 11:51 a.m.

Nevada insurer's profit drops: Michelle Swafford; PacifiCare Health Systems Inc. reported a 15 percent decline in profit in the fourth quarter because of a reduction in membership and a charge for an early debt repayment.; 11:50 a.m.

Definition of gaming revenue causes confusion in Mississippi: Shelia Hardwell Byrd; JACKSON, Miss. -- The state Tax Commission and the state Gaming Commission have conflicting definitions of gaming revenue, and lawmakers have been asked to intervene.; 11:49 a.m.

Las Vegan arrested on sex assault charges: Jen Lawson; A 59-year-old Las Vegas man who worked with children at a local church was arrested by Metro Police for allegedly sexually assaulting girls and taping the acts.; 11:25 a.m.

Victims' advocates question Catholic report: Advocates for victims are questioning the validity of a Roman Catholic report on the extent of sexual abuse of minors by priests in Nevada.; 11:25 a.m.

Regent's e-mail draws wrath of CCSN profs: University Regent Doug Hill of Reno drew the ire of some community college professors on Friday by sending out a mass e-mail through the president's office defending the Board of Regents' November decision to look ...; 11:24 a.m.

Police led on chase by man in water truck: Jen Lawson and Jace Radke; A man who stole a large construction water truck led officers from North Las Vegas, Metro and the Nevada Highway Patrol on a circuitous 30-minute chase this morning, spraying water on the highway behind him ...; 11:24 a.m.

Veterans center is burglarized: The burglar alarm was set off about 4 p.m. Metro Police found the museum, located at 3333 Cambridge St. near Desert Inn Road, ransacked.; 11:24 a.m.

Ponds no longer will be used for endangered fish: Dan Kulin; Water will return to four man-made ponds at a Boulder City park during the next four weeks, but the endangered fish that had filled those ponds for almost 10 years won't.; 11:23 a.m.

Hardt-earned win: DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. captured the crown jewel of stock-car racing, the Daytona 500, in his fifth attempt. His father, the legendary Dale Earnhardt, made 20 agonizing starts in the "Great American ...; 11:16 a.m.

Weekend energizes Democrats: Kirsten Searer; Many top state Democrats were left scratching their heads on election night in 2002, when Republicans trounced them at the polls.; 11:12 a.m.

Vegas pioneer, longtime Sun executive Deskin dies at 87: It was fitting that native Nevadan Ruthe Deskin spent some of her final waking hours recalling a state landmark 40 miles west of where she grew up in Yerington, which she often called by its ...; 11:12 a.m.

Proposal to allow more toxic waste challenged: CARSON CITY -- A proposed state regulation that would open the door to more toxic waste being shipped into Nevada is being questioned by an environmental expert at the University of Nevada, Reno.; 11:11 a.m.

A day of trial and error for Busch and Gaughan: DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- An eventful race left Las Vegas native Brendan Gaughan with mixed emotions about his first career start in the Daytona 500.; 11:02 a.m.

Waltrip rips rescue effort: DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Michael Waltrip was caught up in The Big One -- a 12-car crash 71 laps into Sunday's Daytona 500 -- but the defending race champion was more upset about the way ...; 11:00 a.m.

Sports briefs for February 16, 2004: DePodesta, 31, has been a top assistant to Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane since joining the Athletics in 1998.; 10:59 a.m.

VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Quick study Maloof is master of the house: When he was a student at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Palms owner George Maloof spent many nights playing craps and learned a very important lesson: If you gamble regularly, you are guaranteed to ...; 10:42 a.m.

Laughlin shooting DVD sealed: Jace Radke; A DVD containing footage taken during the 2002 gun battle between rival motorcycle gangs at a Laughlin casino was ordered sealed Friday during a hearing before U.S. District Judge James Mahan.; 10:05 a.m.

Officers kill man pointing a shotgun: Heather Rawlyk; A man was shot and killed by Metro Police officers Saturday, after he aimed a gun at police in an apparent suicide attempt, authorities said.; 10:05 a.m.

Businesses seek plans for uninsured: By Timothy Pratt; Kirk Offerle, owner of the Jazzed Cafe & Vinoteca in Las Vegas, has seen his business grow from eight to 20 tables in the last seven years.; 10:04 a.m.

Hair falls as funds raised for survivor of fire: Heather Rawlyk; The 7-year-old survivor of a New Year's Day fire that killed his family received a hero's welcome Sunday at a fund-raiser held in his honor.; 10:04 a.m.

Veterans hospital rests with VA boss' promise: Suzanne Struglinski; WASHINGTON -- Although a federal panel did not make a clear recommendation for a new veterans hospital, Nevada's congressional delegation is counting on a verbal agreement from Veterans Affairs Secretary Anthony Principi that three health ...; 10:04 a.m.

One of two traffic charges dropped following racial profiling claim: Erica D. Johnson; A District Court judge on Friday dismissed one of the traffic citations issued to a woman who claims she was a victim of racial profiling by North Las Vegas Police.; 10:04 a.m.

News briefs for February 16, 2004: A 79-year-old Las Vegas man was killed Friday in a traffic accident at the intersection of Ann and Fort Apache roads.; 9:43 a.m.

Letter: Teach U.S. about nuclear danger: I'd like to suggest that all future real estate contracts nationwide have a disclosure statement concerning Yucca Mountain and the increased risk about properties on the transportation routes. This certainly will educate Nevadans about the ...; 9:43 a.m.

Letter: Without liberals, working folks would have little: Now I ask people who scorn, hate and ridicule liberals and kiss up to the very ones who would have denied them these quality-of-life benefits: Just what do you think you would have done without ...; 9:42 a.m.

Rebels ripped by Missouri: COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Dissension turned into disaster Sunday afternoon for UNLV at the Hearnes Center, where a forgettable seven-day stretch deteriorated into the worst defeat in Charlie Spoonhour's three seasons in Las Vegas.; 9:42 a.m.

Judge delays decision on interview with Tabish lawyer: Erica D. Johnson; District Judge Joseph Bonaventure on Friday postponed his ruling on whether he will allow prosecutors to interview the attorney Rick Tabish accused of improperly handling his appeal on extortion charges.; 9:41 a.m.

Editorial: We've come a long way: On March 22, however, we will get a chance to see and hear how far we've come since the days when our two nations were poised for World War III. Mikhail Gorbachev is scheduled to ...; 9:41 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Coach Spoonhour has worn out his welcome: Dean Juipe; That's it. This has gone on long enough. The time has come.; 9:39 a.m.

Columnist Ralph Siraco: Weeding-out process for Kentucky Derby begins: Ralph Siraco; For a horse owner, winning the Kentucky Derby is a long shot at best.; 9:38 a.m.

Las Vegas' new goalie gets offensive support: Nick Christensen; Saturday night, Dave Marlin was a backup goalie with the Fresno Falcons who hadn't seen playing time in three weeks, and had played in only13 games in his three-year pro career.; 9:37 a.m.

Lady Rebels heed words of wisdom: Sometimes, it's not what you say, but how you say it.; 9:35 a.m.

Cimarron-Memorial puts foes on their backs on way to title: Nick Christensen; By the time the consolation brackets had begun, the tone of Saturday's 4A state wrestling tournament was quite clear:; 9:34 a.m.

Gladiators improved, but still looking for first victory: Adam Candee; After two hard-fought games, the Las Vegas Gladiators are greatly improved from last season's team and they feel great about their offense and defense.; 9:34 a.m.

Lozano could face death next time around: Erica D. Johnson; Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty in a second trial of Pascual Lozano, 24, whose conviction in the shooting death of a 9-year-old girl has been overturned.; 9:29 a.m.

Editorial: Allow time to analyze energy bill: But it wasn't just the money that bothered us in the original $31 billion bill. The new, $14 billion bill is not automatically superior just because it's cheaper. We also opposed the protections given to ...; 9:29 a.m.

One of two escaped inmates caught: About 11 p.m. Saturday, authorities realized inmates Christopher Meecham and Kenneth Rehark had disappeared from a minimum-security work assignment at the Southern Nevada Correctional Center in Jean, state Department of Corrections officials said.; 9:27 a.m.

The boos turn into Badus: Spencer Patterson; Who: Erykah Badu with Floetry.; 9:08 a.m.

Midler's stellar voice at MGM outshines some dated material: Ken Miller; Who: Bette Midler.; 9:06 a.m.

Kitsch is served: Elton's 'Red Piano' over the top: By Jerry Fink; Director David LaChapelle has managed to cram almost every popular cliche about Las Vegas onto the 22,500-square-foot stage of The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.; 9:05 a.m.

Community news briefs for February 16, 2004: Ronald McDonald House has selected local executives to be arrested and jailed for at least one hour at Galleria at Sunset's Center Court from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those locked up will be charged ...; 9:03 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Deskin was a true pioneer: I'm not going to pretend I know Ruthe Deskin any better than the regular reader because that's how I did know her -- as a reader.; 9:01 a.m.

Birth announcements for February 16, 2004: Feb. 1:; 9:00 a.m.

Obituaries for February 16, 2004: Frances H. Cino, 80, of Las Vegas died Saturday in a local hospital. She was born Sept. 6, 1923, in New York City. A resident for 29 years, she was a retired hospital administrative clerk.; 8:59 a.m.

Remembering Ruthe: Deskin's column was pointed, relevant until the very end: A few days ago I was talking to a friend about Ruthe Deskin. I mentioned that Ruthe's birthday was approaching -- on Feb. 20 -- and that she would be 88 years old.; 8:59 a.m.

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